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Things to do in Cuenca, Azuay Province: The Best Architectural Buildings
Writers and poets have long flourished in arts-oriented Cuenca, the country's third-largest city and the capital of the Azuay province. Cafes and galleries are tucked among the narrow cobblestone streets. The main plaza hosts both the old cathedral, started in 1557, the year the city was founded, and the blue-domed Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, dating to 1885. Locally made Panama hats get top billing at the markets, with centrally located Casa de la Mujer a shopping standout.
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1. La Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepcion de Cuenca
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4.5 based on 1,086 reviews
This large cathedral (circa 1885) features a series of sky-blue cupolas; the interior contains a magnificent altar and a famous crowned image of the Virgin Mary.
Reviewed By 68olivers
Our hotel sits on a hilltop about a mile and a half from the city center. We had a grand view of the city center of which the blue domes of this church stood out. The church is even more striking up close. Beautiful gothic arches, stained glass windows, very ornate altars that speak of days gone will greet you inside the church. For $2, you can access the stairs to the roof. The stairs are winding, narrow and at times steep. If you are fit enough, I recommend it strongly. The views are magnificent from atop the church. There are 52 churches in Cuenca- 1 for each week as our guide told us. The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception is one of three churches that I would recommend as a "Do Not Miss" when visiting Cuenca.
2. Corte Provincial de Justicia de Azuay
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4.5 based on 66 reviews
Reviewed By 503nath_liap - Belo Horizonte, Brazil
After I entered the building I was very glad I did. The architecture is beautiful! There are some very interesting painting telling the history about justice in the country.
3. Alcaldia de Cuenca
4. Seminario San Luis
5. Colegio Benigno Malo
6. Casa de Las Palomas
7. Edificio de la Gobernacion de Azuay
8. Facultad de ciencias de la hospitalidad
9. Camara de la Construccion de Cuenca
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3.0 based on 1 reviews
